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Help to identify Gravestone Engraving

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Re: Help to identify Gravestone Engraving

jmsagross  (View posts) Posted: 25 Sep 2008 6:52AM GMT
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F.L.T. (in three links of a chain)
I.O.O.F.
Friendship, Love, and Truth. It is the symbol of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization also known as “The Three Link Fraternity”. This benevolent and social society originated in England in the 1700’s.This organization takes cares of widows and orphans, and in general does good works.


GEOMETRY COMPASS
In open position, often shown over open book, with letter “G” within angle of compass; Masonic affiliation (Freemasons; Free and Accepted Masons).


I am not sure if this is what you were looking for but, it might point you in the right direction.

Jackie
SubjectAuthorDate Posted
mispeck 21 Sep 2008 12:39PM GMT 
jmsagross 25 Sep 2008 6:52AM GMT 
   

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